Our climate is expected to steadily warm -- and this could mean that without proper prevention, the cases of kidney stones could continue to rise.

The main symptoms of kidney stones are pain below the lower ribs in the back, blood in urine as well as nausea and vomiting. If you suspect you have kidney stones you should contact a medical professional immediately.

Dr. Gallant mentioned that passing a kidney stone has been compared to, and even deemed worse, than natural child birth!